How Much Does it Cost to Open a Jack in the Box Franchise?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

• Am I Required to Have the Full Investment Amount in Cash?

  For most potential franchisees, the answer is no. While some franchisees choose to finance their store with cash, most choose to take advantage of low interest rates and borrow a vast majority of the investment from their bank or credit unions. There are many factors than can affect the amount of cash required by your bank such as credit history, specific bank requirements, debt-to-income ratio, SBA requirements, collateral, etc. 

• Does Jack in the Box Offer Financing?

  Jack in the Box does not provide financing at this time but we work with many banks that have experience lending to Jack in the Box franchisees we can share with you. There are many additional options for financing available;

  • Term loans from brick and mortar banks
  • Partnerships
  • Business Line of Credit
  • SBA Loans
  • Equipment Financing
  • etc.

  With so many options for lending, it's important to understand what your options are and not rule out owning your own business until you've researched each option. 

• What is the Total Investment Range for One Location?

  As outlined in our FDD, we estimate the initial investment in a Jack in the Box franchise is between $1,651,500- $2,638,600 per location.

• What are the Jack in the Box Franchise Royalties?

  Like other franchises, Jack in the Box assesses a small number of ongoing fees. The revenue we generate from these fees helps us to offer you the best ongoing support possible. Examples include:
  

  • Royalty (excluding Games & Devices): 5% of gross sales
  • Marketing: 5% of gross sales

• What is the Jack in the Box Franchise Fee?

  The Jack in the Box franchise fee is $50,000 per location.

• How Much Does it Cost to Open a Jack in the Box Franchise?

  We estimate the investment in a Jack in the Box franchise will cost between $1,697,000- $2,694,600. These figures include virtually everything it takes to start a new restaurant, including:
  

  • • One-time initial franchise fee, up to $50K
    • Building improvements, up to $785K
    • Initial inventory, up to $20K
    • Three months of operating funds

  We work with our franchisees every step of the way as they get their new restaurants up and running and provide them with guidance, training, and support to ensure they get the most for their investment. If you’re wondering how to start a Jack in the Box, all you need to do is work through our step-by-step process.

• How Much Does a Jack in the Box Franchise Make?

  This is one of the most frequent questions we receive from those looking at opening a Jack in the Box franchise. As listed in our Item 19 of our FDD, The Jack in the Box AUV (Average Unit Volume) is $1,858,441*.
  
  If you'd like a copy of our FDD to review the Item 19, please click here. 

  
  *TABLE 3 Historical Gross Sales (1) at Franchised and Company Operated Restaurants in the Continental U.S. for the 12-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2020 & September 30, 2021